Aus. VS The World?

[bodgey]

Hi Folks.

Antboy got me thinking when he was writing about the scene (or lack thereof) in Nantes (who are you antboy? yes, I'm sure everyone else knows but I'm a schmuck). I'm currently in Berlin, having lived in Melbs for the last two years, originally coming from Tassie. I'm very attatched to Melbourne and the scene there, and had some great times, played some great music and met lots of incredibly creative musos with a hell of a lot of energy and passion. Things like the Jazz Fringe Fest and Half Bent really are where it's at for me - the community spirit and the realisation that we are all in it for the music (look out, I'm starting to talk TreeHug....where's cartman when you need him??! ;D) Seriously, I'm really glad things like these festivals (I know these bigger events are only the tip of the ice berg) exist, as opposed to just waiting around for 'every schmo on the touring circuit' (thanks Tam).

It's interesting for me at the moment, having to get to know another scene and how it works. Coming from Tas (where the scene is so small it would fit under a small rock ) where I did my U/Grad and regular gigs etc Melbourne was and is amazing, especially, as has been noted by many, considering the political, economic and social climate lead by His Great Fuckstickness, Mr.Sheen. I'm agree with Tinky - I'm glad there are so many musos and ensembles into their own thing. Don't get me wrong, and those of you that know me will know that I'm not adverse to 'standards' (terrible word), but I think that Aus' isolation, youthfulness and ability to take the piss are cards we can all play.

What I'm trying to say (and rambling...apologies) is that I would like to hear other people's rants about Aus vs. the rest of the world musically speaking.

Ok. Apologies for crapping on - congrats if you made it through that crap. Thanks for reading. Try the veal, I'm here all week.

[kingkazoo]

Well, the crux of the matter is, Australia rocks, and the rest of the world sux. We just need to rid ourselves of a man that thinks he is king, and stop playing so much pussy-jazz.

[tinky]

Go hard or fuck off hey King.

[kingkazoo]

I go hard and fuck off.

[Baked Bean]

The only reason aus musos don't get the cred is the geographical possie of the place... we all know what motherfuckers ausland produces even without the aid of mr sheen...

[kingkazoo]

Where is this "Ausland" that you speak of - for I much desire to see it?

[antboy]

"ausland" is a really great club in berlin

[kingkazoo]

Are there buxom Uber-Babes? For I much desire to see them too.

[antboy]

kingkazoo said:

Are there buxom Uber-Babes? For I much desire to see them too.

yes plenty, and they speak german!

[Baked Bean]

Buxom Uber babes certainly have their appeal

[tinky]

If their english was real bad I might have a hope.

[kingkazoo]

Oh, come now. Stop being so modest.

[tinky]

I could try my all time favorite pick up line,

"I'm not a gynocologist but show me your cunt and I'll tell you what I think."

[alimcg]

G'day Bodgeroo! How is the land of Uber-babes going?

Gerrycan's got a point regarding our isolation, and Australia does produce some great players, but at the same time I think our isolation is a vital part of the Ausland sound. We're not America so there's not point being American, but we should respect the tradition and draw on it in creating our own sound. Personally I think one of the best things on the Australian scene is the compositional side of things, and I think that that's probably where we've gained the most of our own character.

[Baked Bean]

Here Here alimcg: i think another good thing about the scene is the inabilty for the music produced here to be replicated by any other musicans who weren't the origianl source of the material...